Postural Balance Indicators in Teenage Hockey Players Across Playing Positions

The purpose of the study: to study the indicators of support symmetry and balancing performance of teenage hockey players depending on the playing position. Materials and methods: morphological parameters of hockey players (body weight, body length, chest circumference, percentage of total fat) were studied; the coordination abilities of 50 hockey players were evaluated using the Stabilan 01-2 Stability platform. Results: higher level of maintaining postural stability among defenders was established; lower indicators of the trajectory length and the speed of movement of the center of pressure in the stance with open and closed eyes were revealed, as well as high values of the “quality of the balance function” indicator among defenders. Conclusion: The values of the analyzed stabilometric indicators indicate a higher level of maintaining postural stability among defenders. The data obtained during the study can be used for an adequate and timely adjustment of the training process, as well as at the stage of sports selection.